Unit 1: Course Overview ICS300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents for Operational First Respo

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Unit 1 Course OverviewICS-300 Intermediate
ICS for Expanding Incidents for Operational First
Responders(H-465)
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ICS/NIMS Training Pyramid
Learning Objectives
Audience
Area Command Functions Multiagency
Coordination Leadership
Command and General Staff EOC Managers
ICS 400
Division/Group Supervisors Branch
Directors Strike Team/Task Force Leaders EOC Staff
Tactical Level Management
ICS 300
IS 800
Crew Supervision Initial Management
Unit Leaders Single Resource Leaders
ICS 200
ICS 100
IS 700
Basic Awareness
Responders
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Instructor Introductions

• Name, job title, and organization
• Experience using the Incident Command System (ICS)

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Unit Objective

• Describe the scope and objectives of this course.

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ICS-300 Course Objectives (1 of 2)

• Describe how the NIMS Command and Management
  component supports the management of expanding
  incidents.
• Describe the incident/event management process
  for expanding incidents and supervisors as
  prescribed by the ICS.

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ICS-300 Course Objectives (2 of 2)

• Implement the incident management process on a
  simulated Type 3 incident.
• Develop an Incident Action Plan for a simulated
  incident.

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Student Introductions

• Name, job title, and organization
• Experience using ICS
• Expectations for this course

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Instructor Expectations

• Exhibit mutual cooperation with the group.
• Be open minded to new ideas.
• Use what is presented in the course to perform
  effectively within an ICS organization.
• Participate actively in all of the training
  activities and exercises.
• Return to class at stated time.

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Course Structure
Unit 2 ICS Fundamentals Review
Unit 3 Unified Command
Unit 1 Course Overview
Unit 5 Planning Process
Unit 4 Incident/Event Assessment Incident
Objectives
Unit 6 Incident Resource Management
Unit 7 Demobilization, Transfer of Command,
Closeout
Unit 8 Course Summary
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Course Logistics

• Sign-in sheet
• Housekeeping
• Breaks
• Message and telephone location
• Cell phone policy
• Facilities
• Emergency procedures
• Other concerns

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Successful Course Completion

• Participate in unit activities/exercises
• Achieve 70 or higher on the final exam
• Complete the end-of-course evaluation

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Activity 1.1 Group Formation

• Time Allotted 20 minutes
• Objectives The objectives of this activity are
  to
• Assign everyone to a group.
• Provide the opportunity for your group to become
  acquainted.
• Allow your group to choose a group leader.
• Decide how your group will operate during
  activities throughout the course.
• Instructions
• Refer to the activity objectives.
• Your assigned group will select a team leader.

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Summary

• You should now be able to
• Describe the course scope and objectives.